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The Kenton

4.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
The Kenton combines elegance with comfort just steps from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and take advantage of practical amenities like dry cleaning services and luggage storage that make their theater getaways seamless.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
139 Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HU

What's nearby

  • North Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout Cafe Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tikka Tikka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Kenton

Upscale guesthouse near North Bay Beach
Scarborough Open Air Theatre is located near The Kenton, which provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kenton have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Kenton House Scarborough
Kenton Scarborough
Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse
The Kenton Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kenton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kenton?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kenton?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM, and from 4:00 PM–10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kenton?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Kenton located?

Nestled on the beach, this Scarborough guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Peasholm Park and North Bay Beach. Scarborough Cricket Club and North Bay Railway are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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The Kenton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 216 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice guest house in ideal location. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on a solo visit whilst visiting Scarborough open air Theatre, the room was lovey and great value , the bed was so comfy I slept till 9am . This was a lovely stay & would stay here again . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay thankyou
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good comfortable room for a single traveller, and relatively cheap too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress in room 1 seemed old and creaky spring pushing through needs changing ASAP
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very smart interior. All amenities their. wi.fi. Fan in room very welcome. Easy to get to north beach or to walk to town or south beach. Very informative member of staff greeted us. Everything very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was excellent with good parking. Kettle and biscuits provide.Only coment is that it is called a b&b but it does not provide a breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner,quiet and peaceful. No hot water for shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked for a room with en-suite and was upgraded to a lovely family room. I was able to store my bike safely indoors too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didnt like the communal toilet and.showet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

A very comfortable stay. The hotel host was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my children loved our stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great stay will definitly use again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

I soend a good time in Kenton hotel, friendly staff and good service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay very clean and close to the beach. Excellent food and well priced would recommend full English and American pancakes cooked perfect. Staff were very friendly and helpful we will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel the area around it was lovely and clean and quiet in an Ideal location to go exploring we can't wait to come again and we will be staying at the Kenton thanks for a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amy the host was first class and even upgraded my room after she had found out i had a bad day with my car breaking down and she also waited for me well after the time i was supposed to check in. Great room, great location and top customer service. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great Place to Stay.

A nice quiet place to stay. Car parking a bonus! A clean room and bathroom. A good pub just up the road too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room...very convenient for Open Air Theatre nearby.....Quiet and friendly staff...Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host mini fridge in ro large TV excellent lounge/bar. No breakfast provided was a minus
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent enough place to stay. Showing it's age in places but overall clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Easy to check in, and I set off early the following morning - leaving the keys in the box in the hallway. Very convenient for the town centre and seafront if you don't mind a few minutes walk. Variety of restaurants nearby, even before you reach the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and attentive. The drinks at the bar were great value. Would stay again that's for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here, room had a gorgeous view and the family room wa spacious. Bunk bed was a bit creakky (but our kids were probably too big for them really.) Fab locations for the northbay side where there is lots to do. Breakfast was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2 night stay

Great location. we were 5 minutes walk from the open air theatre for a concert. Nice spacious room. comfy bed. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and parking was easy. The property was very clean. The old sash window rattled when open so I had to shut it which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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